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Athletes’ mental health issues should be treated in the ‘same way’ as physical injuries

Former AFL Kangaroos player Corey McKernan says it is important mental health issues are treated in the “same way” as physical injuries when it comes to athletes. American gymnast Simone Biles pulled out from the Tokyo Olympics due to mental heath issues. “If Simone Biles had actually injured her ankle or hurt her wrist in gymnastics, we wouldn’t think anything of it,” he told Sky News Australia. “And yet when it comes to mental health, we have people really questioning her, why she pulled out. “But it’s about time, and thankfully people are treating it the exact same way a physical injury occurs.” Anyone who may be feeling distressed can contact the following organisations for support. SANE Helpline 1800 18 72 63 Lifeline 131 114 Beyond blue 1300 22 4636 Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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